Turkish President Erdogan on Gaza:

We are doing everything we can. Can you imagine—we want to send containers, but permission is not granted, because Netanyahu’s approval is required.

We have the containers ready, but since he does not give permission, we cannot send them.

Somalia: SNA announced it repelled an Al-Shabaab attack in Warqaadhi, Middle Shabelle, killing the ringleader and forcing militants to retreat.

Turkish President Erdogan on Ukraine:

I am continuing my talks on this issue with both Putin and Zelensky, as well as with Trump and the leaders of European countries.

Later this week, there will be a Coalition of the Willing conference in Paris, and my Minister of Foreign Affairs will attend on my behalf.

Netanyahu “made clear” to Trump that there would be no Turkish involvement in Gaza, while Trump has not yet said his final word on the matter.

Source: Kan News

Russia's Medvedev:

Some guy called Stubb says Finland’s relations with Russia have changed forever. Agreed. I hope so too.

I hope Russia never repeats the Bolsheviks’ 1917 blunder. Finland’s got to pay for its vile Russophobia. In fact, it’s already paying — Stubb talks, and citizens foot the bill.

Israeli Minister Amichai Chikli:

The Syrian President is a member of ISIS and a supporter of radical Islam.

A war between Syria and Israel is only a matter of time.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf:

Trump should know that, with this official admission, all American centers and forces throughout the entire region will be considered legitimate targets for us in response to any potential adventurism.

Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar:

Gaza is also ours. We’re just letting them (Palestinians) be there as guests until a certain point, but Gaza is ours.

Russia is now fitting Shahed drones with infrared dazzlers to blind air defense drones and aircraft

Angelina Jolie visited the Egyptian side of Gaza’s Rafah crossing, meeting Red Crescent workers and aid truck drivers.

WATCH: Saudi Air Force heavily bombing UAE-backed STC separatists in Yemen today.

BREAKING: UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council declared southern Yemen a two-year transitional region and announced a popular referendum on self-determination, aiming for official secession from northern Yemen.

Zelensky has officially appointed Budanov as head of the Presidential Office.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani revoked several late-term executive orders signed by his predecessor Eric Adams on his first day in office, including measures expanding the definition of antisemitism and barring city agencies from boycotting or divesting from Israel.